NC Mountain Homes that are furnished versus an unfurnished home.
Which sells Faster? Your Mountain Home With or Without Furnishings.
Statistics – Does furniture help a home sell faster?
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- A higher list-to-sell percentage
Additional statistics also found are:
- Furnishings completed by a professional can be an asset.
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Items can be rented or some may need to be purchased.
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The average cost to stage is $500-$700 and generally takes 2-6 hours to complete.
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Location will have an effect on both time to complete as well as on the cost.
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Only the great room and dining area are necessary and maybe one bedroom.
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First impressions are important.
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It helps the buyer place their furnishings in the home.
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An over crowded home can have a negative effect by making the home appear smaller.
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A clean home is most important.
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If furnishings are totally out of date, unclean, or tattered, these are not an asset and you might consider removing those pieces.
Homes priced over $600,000 tend to benefit the most from staging. However, staging is important for all price point levels. If there is an interest in the home, having a chair or sofa to sit and visit lets the client get a feel of being there.
If you are interested in having your home evaluated, please call 828.553.3391 or email us at dorothy@NCMountainLife.com.
